CVE-2012-4593
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CVE-2012-4593 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. McAfee Application Control and Change Control 5.1.x and 6.0.0 do not enforce an intended password requirement in certain situations involving attributes of the password file, which allows local users to bypass authentication by executing a command.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
McAfee Application Control and Change Control 5.1.x and 6.0.0 do not enforce an intended password requirement in certain situations involving attributes of the password file, which allows local users to bypass authentication by executing a command.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Application Control | 5.1.0 |
| Mcafee | Application Control | 5.1.1 |
| Mcafee | Application Control | 5.1.2 |
| Mcafee | Application Control | 6.0.0 |
| Mcafee | Change Control | 5.1.0 |
| Mcafee | Change Control | 5.1.1 |
| Mcafee | Change Control | 5.1.2 |
| Mcafee | Change Control | 6.0.0 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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